The department affirms its commitment to protecting pollinators and their habitats. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week from June 19 to 25 highlighting…
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FTA Invests in Passenger Ferry Services Updates
Two ferry grants programs were announced, making $220 million available. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that $220 million has been made available for passenger ferry service modernization.…
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GCI Communications Settles with FCC Over Rural Healthcare
The company will also develop training and compliance programs after violations. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau has announced a settlement with GCI Communication Corp. resolving an…
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Over $450 Million in Grants and Vouchers to Address Homelessness
HUD secretary reports funding available to aid rural communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that sixty-two communities will receive $486 million in…
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USDA Accepting Applications for $1 Billion Rural Renewable Energy
Competitive grants open for agricultural producers and small businesses Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA is accepting applications for rural renewable energy grants. Agricultural producers…
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Transportation Loans Repair Minnesota Rural Highways
Rural Projects Initiative funds projects set to be completed by 2024. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that they have approved a loan for the reconstruction of Minnesota’s…
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DOT Announces Funding for Louisiana Rebuilding
$40 million will fund ferry project and statewide bridge program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced last week that $40.9 million in low-interest loans will be provided for…
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USDA Expands Rural Partners Network to North Carolina
Five community networks have been added to the interagency program. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the addition of several North Carolina communities to the Rural…
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DOE Seeks Public Input for Rural Cybersecurity
$250 million dedicated to creating reliable rural power. The Department of Energy recently issued a request for information, seeking public input on how best to utilize $250 million…
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Energy Department Seeks Input on Rural Energy Funding
Request for information issued for $1 billion toward efficient energy implementation. The Department of Energy (DOE) has published a request for information, seeking public input for rural energy…
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